CAMP SESSIONS

What Makes Us Special

The Virginia Suzuki Institute is a privately run family oriented music camp with a tradition going back decades. Many of our faculty first attended the camp as students!  We have many families that return to us every year, and it's so special to see children (and parents) forming lasting bonds as they journey through life together. Each summer is like a family reunion- with the added bonus of bringing new members each year in the form of first time campers!

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The Virginia Suzuki Virtual Institute is a perfect fit for families with students of multiple ages and instruments. Pre-Twinklers through Book 8 students will have a daily master class, group lesson, theory and a play in. Book 4 and up students can elect to participate in the Prelude Virtual Program which includes chamber music.  Adult learners are welcome and encouraged to participate in the regular Suzuki curriculum in addition to participation in a chamber music group coached by Kontras String Quartet.

While we cannot be in person in our lovely mountain home at Emory and Henry College, we will continue to have high quality classes for students of all ages virtually. Students will have master classes, group lessons, and technique classes. There will also be art and fiddle enrichment classes to choose as additional activities.

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More than just the families and the Suzuki classes, though- VSI is about the Experience. It is amazing to see the effect on students focus and mindfulness after spending a week connecting musically with others. Being immersed in such a music oriented environment, joining dozens of other families who all believe that Every Child Can is an incredible boost to the spirit. It is a wonderful experience to be supported by a community of  amazing individuals- not just for students, but for parents as well.